How does one become a staff member?

[GalaxianAegis]

So I've been on and watching the wiki for a while, but there's always been this question I've had. How does a member actually become a staff member? Is there some application process, interviews, or are people just scouted for positions?

What is it like being one? Is the job demanding serval hours or is it just a casual hobby?

 

[MrKingOfNegativity]

I had to go through a rigorous training process within the confines of a local homeless shelter before I could claim my rightful position as Discussion Moderator.

You'll probably get something easier, though.

 

[Wokistan]

The third one mainly. Staff can recommend people to the purples and once there's enough candidates the staff drives happen where the staff get sent lists of candidates and say their piece on everyone, then the purples come to a final decision. Ant told me that he was interested in me as discussion mod back when I was at like 4k edits but I didn't get promoted until closer to 10k, so these things can take a while. At least that's my understanding of it, still relatively new as staff.

I guess this would depend on your role. Discussion Mod isn't like super demanding for me or anything, but I can just have the site open in another tab and contribute every so often if I'm using my computer for something else.

 

[Konaguna]

Rat out as many people as you can, Bring them to the rule violation report and claim the bounty, thas what really matters.

 

[Wokistan]

He has discovered the truth. He must be banned

 

[Lorenzo.r.2nd]

@kona if u want to add some calcs here and there, u might even become president.

 

[Konaguna]

It is the truth bruh.

You joined like one day after I did and look at us now. You a discussion mod colored in red and I'm a dead man walking in blue

Have I Evan reported anyone? Nope, have you? Probably... there's the key to success bruh

 

[Wokistan]

To be fair I didn't get banned over dark souls revisions

 

[Konaguna]

Thas cuz I was too successful in slaying fodders

 

[Wokistan]

How to become staff: Don't become a fodder

He who fights fodders should see to it that he himself does not become a fodder. And if you gaze for long into a tier 10 verse, the verse gazes also into you
	~ Some insane dude with a Nazi sister​

 

[Dust_Collector]

You were successful in slaying yourself?

I dunno, just do good and then you might get recommend or something. You could also try bribing Ant with accurate Marvel and DC ratings.

 

[Yobo_Blue]

Become a philosopher ovo

 

[Konaguna]

Wise words Foddokistan, you're knowledge of foddery is impresisve, you're worthy of being my rival

But Fr tho, I was banned for being a ragging asshole, now I have changed 360 degrees

 

[MYHERO]

@Wokistan What are the qualities that Ant has noticed about you?

 

[Konaguna]

@MYHERO

His profile pic demands a raise, it's the only explanation XD

 

[Lorenzo.r.2nd]

i feel so sorry for the guy who made this thread, but like, oh well.

 

[Konaguna]

Wait a second, this is a dark conspiracy.

The name of this guy is Galaxian Aegis

The name of the founder was Galaxian Pyrom

Now he trynna fit back in so he can become staff

Then he'll overthrow Ant and rule the wiki with an iron fist and reclaim what's rightfully his

Chyeaaa Holmes ain't got shit on me bruh

 

[MYHERO]

You're having a lot of fun with this aren't you?

 

[Lorenzo.r.2nd]

or maybe evil twin. possibly clone? ah, different dimension, or maybe even future version?

 

[Dragonmasterxyz]

Blackmail.

 

[Konaguna]

Perhaps ƒæÇ

 

[Lorenzo.r.2nd]

oh good one. u get a kudos

 

[Konaguna]

He forgot his password bruh

 

[Lorenzo.r.2nd]

makes sesne

 

[Konaguna]

He even says he's been watching us for a while, it makes perfect sense

 

[DarkDragonMedeus]

Well, the main way to become a staff member is mainly to come here regularly, and you may be judged by a combination of multiple things such as knowledge, editing and reasoning skills, social skills (Meaning being nice and friendly to everyone is important), and many other things. Also being good friends with many other uses and staff is also a pretty good way, and other staff members can recommend users privately.

 

[Bobsican]

I sometimes feel like being a staff member, then I remember the bias I often get to some verses and I forget about it.

Is bias allowed for a staff member to a "tolerable" degree?

 

[Yobo_Blue]

There are a few threads that will give you that answer

 

[MYHERO]

Finally a serious answer!

Tbh I don't think I can make it being being a staff here even though I want to. I come in regularly and I try to be on my best behavior but when it comes to actual knowledge and editing I fall flat on my face.

 

[Wokistan]

Everyone is biased in some way. To deny that would be unreasonable. However, you shouldn't let your bias be affecting how you judge revisions and stuff, and should try to make sure your decisions are consistent.

 

[The_Causality]

I'am the arbitrator who chose them but I hide my presence and my true nature

You just need to bait me one time and you'll become admin

 

[DarkDragonMedeus]

The verses you like or dislike should have 0 correlation to how verses should be rated, but some people do that anyway yes.

 

[Lorenzo.r.2nd]

pretty much what woki said lol and anyhow, being and staying a staff member is up to u, but who puts u there are other staff member, based on ur 'previous life'

 

[Bobsican]

I´m sure I wouldn´t qualify good enought to be an staff member because I´m known to make messy code with the edits as I lead with Visual Mode.

 

[MYHERO]

I´m sure I wouldn´t qualify good enought to be an staff member because I´m known to make messy code with the edits as I lead with Visual Mode.

Practice makes perfect. Keep at it and you will be a pro soon enough. Tbh if anyone should be a staff member it's you. You're very hardworking even if you're not correct all the time and you're very kind and patient. The whole Barney controversy is a pretty clear proof of this.

 

[Bobsican]

Oh thanks, I sure wouldn´t mind considering I log in the site almost daily for at least 3 hours, that and the fact that I would be able to fix more stuff.

In fact, that´s why I tried so hard to get 10k edits, even if most of those were for misspelling edits.

 

[Lorenzo.r.2nd]

i just semi shed a tear lol

 

[Yobo_Blue]

Oh thanks, I sure wouldn´t mind considering I log in the site almost daily for at least 3 hours, that and the fact that I would be able to fix more stuff.

In fact, that´s why I tried so hard to get 10k edits, even if most of those were for misspelling edits.

It's more about the quality of those edits than anything else

 

[Bobsican]

I know, which is why I also don´t feel like becoming one yet, I don´t want to fail the site.

 

[Yobo_Blue]

I doubt there's any real Secret Formula or theory to follow that will make you a staff member. Just generally be good, productive, and helpful.